Terrifying Fungus Kills Insects by Taking Control of Their Muscles But Leaving Their Brains Intact
A parasitic fungus, of the genus Ophiocordyceps, uses carpenter ants to complete its life cycle by turning them into zombies. The ant encounters the fungal spores while foraging and the fungus quickly infects and spreads throughout its body, hijacking the insect’s nervous system. It then forces the ant to climb vegetation, where it will clamp […]
The Heartwarming Story of a Foster Father Who Only Takes in Terminally Ill Children
Mohamed Bzeek, a 62-year-old Muslim immigrant in California, has spent the past two decades caring for terminally ill foster children. These children are neglected by the foster care system, frequently spending the whole of their short lives in state-run hospitals, and rarely get to experience love, hope, and laughter. About 600 of the 35,000 children […]
Dutch Youtubers Take Drugs on Camera and Document Their Effects for Viewers
Drugslab, an educational YouTube Channel funded by a public broadcaster in the Netherlands, has been accused of glamorizing drug use by having three young moderators take drugs on camera and documenting their effects for the viewers. You can find YouTube tutorials on just about anything these days, and thanks to Drugslab, that includes snorting a […]